Code Zulu Alpha: Nerd in the Apocalypse! Chapter 201

Chapter 201: 201

When everyone finally got their turn, we did the drills again for two more tis. I would point out so of their inconsistencies when they’re performing the actions I instructed them to do. However, so of them would discover by themselves the mistakes that they are making and they require little to no assistance.

“Rember, consistency is key. I an consistency by getting the sa results from different actions. We’re here practicing with the best conditions possible. Outside, we can’t always say for sure that we would be in the perfect stance, grip, or anything related in how we could perform the best we can. We’d practice more in the future but I encourage you to dry-fire when we’re not doing runs outside. I want you all to get consistent shots or groupings whether we’re shooting from afar or near, fast or slow, and moving or on a static position.” I explained.

“You’re forgetting sothing very important kid.” Oscar chid.

“I agree. You’re really forgetting sothing really important.” Kaley added.

“Hmm? Did I?” I tilted my head.

“You forgot to show off like you always do in lessons bro. C’mon! I know you’re itching to do it!” Jared said, excitedly.

“Oh. Hah! Okay! Now that you’ve ntioned it.” I replied as Jared held the tir for .

Everyone started to gather around as I took my stance and I took a deep breath.

“Let show you all consistency. Hope I could pull it off.” I thought to myself.

*BEEP*

*psshew*

“.50 seconds.” Jared said, smiling.

I smiled as well but he got confused as to why.

*BEEP*

*psshew*

“.50… .50 seconds…” he trailed.

The people behind are starting to murmur since my ti is abysmal compared to our faster shooters. I’m just smiling inwardly and never said anything. I took a glance at Kaley and she seed to be trying to figure out on what I am up to.

“Not gonna press it? I’m waiting.” I muttered.

“Oh, ah- wait.” Jared said after looking at the tir.

*BEEP*

*psshew*

“…” he was silent.

“Ti?” I asked innocently.

“You f.u.c.k.i.n.g psycho!” Jared exclaid as he almost threw the tir at .

“What? What did I do?!” I tried to act innocent.

“What’s that f.u.c.k.i.n.g ti?” Oscar comnted.

Jared was shaking his head then he threw the tir to Oscar.

It also said .50 seconds.

“You f.u.c.k.i.n.g kid, when did you get this-” I cut him off.

“Ti?” I still asked innocently.

“I THINK YOU KNOW YOU LITTLE SHIT!!!” he shouted.

“Oh. Nice coincidence.” I replied innocently but my devilish smile revealed my thoughts.

I looked at everybody and they looked like I started talking about spotting bigfoot.

“Show off.” Kaley said, shaking her head in amus.e.m.e.nt.

“Heh. Need to set an example, don’t I?” I replied.

They seem to have forgotten that there are more drills next from what I did but I stopped to save a bit more bullets. I think the ssage was properly delivered.

“Rather let the bullets get used by them for practice than . I think my blade is still sharp for the mont.” I thought to myself.

It took us a couple of hours for the lesson and we cleaned up by picking the casings on the ground and placing them in a bucket. I was carrying it back with a smile while Kaley and I slowly made our way back by simply walking.

“Why are you all smiles now?” Kaley nudged .

“Because of this!” I replied while shaking the bucket full of casings.

“Oh! You’re gonna handload them now?” she asked.

“Yeah, we still have a bit of ti. I’ll get Rin for us to work on a few. She’s getting faster on working and she almost got everything down. A few more tis we do this, I’ll let her do it on her own in the future. Unc and Anthony could cast the lead ingots for and I could make the projectiles myself. Guess I’ll teach her how to do those too.” I said.

We passed by the court where the barn is located and I saw the kids crowding over one of the cows that Derek is feeding. We just waved at them while Kenny tried to ride one. We walked past them as we two finally reached the compound. I called Rin over while Kaley decided to assist us.

We started on sorting the casings first from the bucket I brought over and from the other ones that are located in the workshop. It’s several hundred pieces and we chanically worked on them. Rin has now the sa pistol which is an FN Five Seven that Tatiana is using and it is placed neatly on her own holster. She could use it properly but it’s only up to the basic standards.

Rin is teaching Kaley on how to remove the prirs with the press while I’m placing the casings on the tumblers.

I could feel a bit of tension.

I’m not sure how or why I’m feeling it but I’m sure, that it’s coming from Rin. Kaley is a tad uncomfortable while Rin patiently teaches her how to operate the press but instead of getting in the middle of things, my instincts told to back away, for now.

“I thought they already talked to her? Is she still mad and just hiding it? I know Kaley could feel the tension too judging from her expression but why is she not doing anything? Wait, or it could be sothing else entirely and I’m just starting to overthink things again? Why did I even agree for us to drink at that ti? Worst idea ever. Hmm? The casings over there are slightly off-set, that could be the reason why Rin is emanating so sort of invisible aura. Well, she could’ve fixed that easily but she’s still looking nacing! What is it Sky?! What’s wrong with them?! *sigh* how I wish I could read everything from a 3rd person view… if only that was possible… Well, I’ll let them deal with that for now. I’m reloading the ammo as so sort of therapy anyway. It would ruin the experience if I try to think about that stuff.” I thought to myself.

My mind is getting rejuvenated each ti I finish a bullet perfectly. I had a peaceful look in my face while I place them on their holders. I’m having the ti of my life while I didn’t mind what the two were doing.

“Where do I need to place the ones needed to be cleaned?” I heard a voice.

“Hmm? Just place them over there, then- Hmm? When did you get here?” I saw Tatiana was the one carrying several handfuls of 5.7 casings.

“? I was here two hours ago. You didn’t notice , correct?” she replied smiling while she headed for the tumbling area.

Tatiana also seed to be in distress as I glanced at her earlier and her faint expression is like what Kaley is showing even now.

“She’s still mad, I could feel it. I’m right the first ti. Should I talk to her? What would I even say? Hmm, I think Kaley and Tatiana know what she’s feeling already and they should talk to her again. I’m not really good at this type of thing.” I thought to myself.

We eventually finished reloading our ammo and we lollygagged for a few minutes before the broadcast aired.

Ever since the electricity from this island group went out, one of the only other way the other people could still hear the broadcasts if they don’t have what we have is through their radios that are powered by batteries. Hearing the voice of the president is a beacon of hope for so people to not despair in our tis.

However, when I was seeing the broadcast that aired just now, my expression changed.

Not only , Ken and Kris imdiately noticed and their heads snapped to my direction. I didn’t know if Tatiana looked at when it we saw the feed since she’s behind but what I did is I just looked at Kris and Ken with a serious look.

Jared also tapped with his phone and showed a ssage from Ana. It says:

[You’re seeing it, right?]

“Yeah, loud and clear.” I replied.

The people from the compound also knew the presence of ‘Ana71’ and so of them would sotis try to talk to her to get her to join to our place. She would always reply with ‘Maybe.’ or ‘We’ll see.’ but it didn’t dim the hopes of so of my people that she’d actually join us especially Ken.

“What do you an loud and clear?” Kaley asked when she saw my expression.

“Look very~ carefully at the broadcast. Notice anything?” I asked back.

“Hmm?”

“What? Why?”

“What’s wrong with it?”

“Quiet for a bit, I can’t hear it properly.”

“Carefully?”

“It’s still the sa broadcast, right?”

“Are there new people?”

“I don’t know what to look for.”

The rest of our people started to inspect everything else they could and almost no one noticed what’s wrong.

“That’s well-made.” Tatiana said.

“You noticed too?” I asked.

“Yeah, even when his hands would overlap on his face,” Ken added.

“Who did the voice though?” Kris asked.

“Not sure.” Ken replied.

“Our problems suddenly increased by one. A huge f.u.c.k.i.n.g one.” I added.

“Correct. That is a huge problem. Most of my team are in there.” she said.

“Wait. What’s wrong? Soone tell !” Oscar exclaid as everyone else is looking at us four.

I took a very deep sigh and I said:

“That is a deepfake.” I replied with a serious expression.